Should you visit Berlin or Prague?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Berlin and Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Which city is cheaper, Prague or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €102, while the average daily cost in Prague is €78. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Berlin and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €92 in Berlin For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Prague is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Food in Berlin costs travelers about €40 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about €19 per day in Prague for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Berlin
€40
Prague
€19
Typical Food prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
Typical Food prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
€3.83
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Lunch for One
€11
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Bananas
€0.54
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Cookies
€0.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Prague City Tour by Bus With Optional Boat Tour, Charles Bridge Museum and Dinner:
$15
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Traditional Balkan Burek cooking class and dinner in Prague for small groups:
$59
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Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague:
$82
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Roman pasta cooking class and dinner in Prague:
$90
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Czech Folklore Show with dinner and private transfer:
$96
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Dinner cruise - open buffet - with 2 incl transfers:
$106
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Folklore Evening Including Traditional Czech Dinner in Prague:
$107
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Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports:
$118
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Prague Cooking Class with Tereza:
$121
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Czech Traditional Folklore Show including Dinner and Transport:
$159
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €13 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Prague is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €5.74 per person, per day, on local transportation in Prague.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
€1.40
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Bahn Ticket
€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Tegel Airport:
$24
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Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin - Arrival Private Van Transfer:
$27
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Berlin to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$27
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Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Van Transfer:
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: from Berlin to Schonefeld Airport (SXF):
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER):
$30
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Transfer from Berlin Tegel Airport to Berlin city (any hotel or address):
$32
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Berlin Schonefeld Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$34
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Private Transfer from Berlin City Center to Schönefeld Airport:
$36
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Premium Transfer from Berlin Tegel Airport to Accommodation in Berlin:
$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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Ultra - Prague Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Prague Airport PRG:
$8.71
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Prague Airport Shared Departure Transfer:
$12
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Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer And Half-Day City Walking Tour:
$13
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Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: from Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG):
$17
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Private Airport Transfer: Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Prague:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Prague to Prague Airports:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG):
$18
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center:
$18
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Prague Airport:
$19
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Prague typically cost an average of €12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples prices from actual travelers for Berlin's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
For Berlin, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Berlin Reichstag and Glass Dome Private Tour:
$231
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Potsdam: 2-Hour Wannsee Cruise:
$22
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DDR Museum Tickets:
$12
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Dalí - The Exhibition at Potsdamer Platz Entry Ticket:
$15
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Berlin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour Ticket:
$19
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Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour:
$0.00
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Rude Bastards tour of Berlin:
$1.87
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Music of Berlin Private Tour: Communist Berlin Exploration Game:
$3.72
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Berlin Private Tour: Third Reich & the Cold War Exploration Game:
$4.96
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Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
Typical Entertainment prices in Prague
Below are a few samples prices from actual travelers for Prague's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Prague
For Prague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3–Hour Communism and Second World War E-Bike Tour:
$71
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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter: Guided Tour in German:
$21
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3-Hour Old Town and Prague Castle Tour in German:
$27
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3-Hour Segway Tour with Monastic Craft Beer Tasting:
$95
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3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle:
$30
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Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel from Prague:
$45
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Skip the Line: Hard Rock Cafe Prague:
$23
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Prague Hybernia Theatre: The Best of Swan Lake Tickets:
$40
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Skip the Line: Prague Botanical Garden Outdoor Exposition Ticket:
$4.35
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Entrance Ticket:
$5.29
Alcohol
The average person spends about €10 on alcoholic beverages in Berlin per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €7.99 on alcoholic beverages in Prague per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
Typical Alcohol prices in Prague
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Prague are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Prague:
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Taste wine properly - wine tasting session:
$30
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Private Karlovy Vary with Royal Brewery or Mozer Full Day Trip:
$128
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Private Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary and Local brewery Full Day Trip:
$149
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Pilsner Urquell brewery and Pilsen City Private tour from Prague All-Inclusive:
$199
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Prague Wine Tasting and Countryside Small-Group Tour with Lunch:
$215
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Private Tour: Chateau Lany and Krakovec Castle and Krusovice Royal Brewery from Prague Including Tasting and Czech Lunch:
$217
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Pilsner Urquell brewery private day trip and cheese tasting on family eco-farm:
$220
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Private Pilsner Urquell brewery, Pilsen City and Bohemian Glass factory day tour:
$230
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Private Walking Tour Prague with Lunch and Pilsner Urquell brewery day trip:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Koneprusy Caves:
$236
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Prague, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Prague.
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